William MacKail GEDDIS

Regimental number2/2023
AddressWynyard Street, Auckland
Marital statusSingle
Next of kinMother, Mrs J McK Geddis, Wynyard Street, Auckland
Rank on embarkation2nd Lieutenant
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on 9 October 1915
Members of the 7th Reinforcements, New Zealand Field Artillery, embarked on board three ships: HMNZT 32 'Aparima', HMNZT 33 'Navua', and HMNZT 34 'Warrimoo'. It is not possible from the Nominal Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked.
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As forward observing officer he displayed the greatest courage in reconnoitring enemy country under very heavy shell fire. He sent back information of great value to his Brigade, and throughout the operations his daring and resourcefulness contributed in a large degree to the success of our artillery.'
Source: London Gazette
Date: 16 August 1917

Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Field Artillery/Seventh

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